The Best Advice I Ever Heard: From Motivation to Paper Plates, 10 Genius Hacks for Keeping Yourself and Your Home Organized

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<p>In today’s episode, I welcome back KC Davis, therapist, and bestselling author.</p><p> </p><p>The episode before this featured her relatable, hilarious, and breakthrough ideas about everything from laundry to loading a dishwasher and giving yourself the freaking break that you deserve.</p><p> </p><p>That episode was so insanely popular, we moved this up in the queue. </p><p> </p><p>The verdict is in.</p><p> </p><p>You love KC Davis. So today she's answering your deeply personal and surprising questions. </p><p> </p><p>In just 50 minutes, KC’s genius hacks and smart approach to everyday tasks will not only help you manage your to-do list, but give you back the time to rest without feeling guilty. </p><p> </p><p>She also reveals the single most helpful item you can bring to someone when they are going through a very difficult time.</p><p> </p><p>You ask the questions and she's giving you the step-by-step plan. She covers so much it’s hard to summarize, but here is my best attempt:</p><p> </p><ul><li>The shocking truth about “getting everything done”</li><li>Why you need to stop saying you’re fine - you’re BETTER than fine</li><li>How to divide chores at home (yes, there is a right way!)</li><li>Her “Fair Rest” rule for couples</li><li>7 genius tips to build momentum (stop waiting for motivation)</li><li>The ONE thing to do for a family or friend who is struggling with grief or depression (don’t cook them a meal)</li><li>Her unique take on self-compassion that will leave you in action</li><li>How to maximize your free time so you can finally start that project (you know, that one you keep thinking about) or collapse on the couch and do nothing</li></ul><p> </p><p>Steal her scripts and her hacks. </p><p> </p><p>You asked for more time with KC Davis, and we delivered. </p><p> </p><p>Thanks for sharing this with all your friends and family that need it. </p><p> </p><p>Xo, Mel</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>2:00: What does the research say about motivation?</li><li>4:00: Let’s unpack what happens when you have ZERO motivation.</li><li>8:20: Shame causes paralysis, so cultivate this emotion instead.</li><li>10:30: Here’s how to look at your home when you have chronic illness.</li><li>13:20: Let’s role play what to do when you feel overwhelmed.</li><li>14:50: Here’s what KC wants every parent of an autistic child to hear.</li><li>19:00: Hate how you look and feel? This best-friend advice is for you.</li><li>21:00: Can we please take a look at your closet and do this?</li><li>25:50: Wait, self-esteem is overrated? Here’s what to focus on instead.</li><li>27:45: Our hustle culture makes us feel guilty about doing this one essential thing.</li><li>31:15:The one question to ask yourself that will give you the break you deserve.</li><li>35:00: Feeling guilty about using paper plates? You need to hear this.</li><li>37:00: Reframing how you divide labor in your home will change everything.</li><li>44:20: What’s your response when your partner doesn’t meet your expectations?</li><li>47:15: The greatest gift I ever received during my postpartum depression.</li><li>48:40: How can you help someone really struggling?</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/" target="_blank">melrobbins.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>